Javanese Post-Natal Massage & Bengkung
A full-body jamu massage paired with traditional belly binding — built to support your body through the physical and emotional swings of the fourth trimester, one session at a time.
Your body has been through a lot — this is where it starts to catch up
Pregnancy and birth ask a great deal of your body: hormonal shifts, weight gain, and changes in blood volume and circulation that don’t simply reverse the moment your baby arrives. A good post-natal massage helps by improving blood and oxygen flow to tired muscles, supporting your body’s own process of clearing what it no longer needs.
Then there’s the newborn stage itself — broken sleep, round-the-clock feeds, and a body that’s asked to recover while barely resting. Regular massage supports both the physical recovery and the mental load that comes with it, and many mothers also notice it helps with the fine lines and tiredness that show up after weeks of disrupted sleep.
A full-body massage, followed by the binding
Jamu massage is traditionally done in two parts — the massage itself, and the bengkung perut, the cloth binding that follows it. Each plays a different role in your recovery.
The jamu massage
A full-body massage (breasts are avoided if you’re breastfeeding), using jamu herbs, oils and mixtures unique to the region to ease muscle and joint aches, support circulation, and help the body release built-up water retention.
Lemongrass
Flaxseed oil
Herbal jamu blend
Bengkung perut binding
After the massage, your stomach is wrapped fairly tightly with a long cloth or girdle. This binding supports your abdominal muscles as they work to regain their shape, and is a key reason many mothers notice a firmer waistline through the course of a package.
When to start, and what a package looks like
Natural delivery
From day 5–7
Once you’re comfortable and any tenderness has settled, sessions can begin.
C-section delivery
From day 21–30
We wait until your incision has had proper time to heal before starting.
Daily sessions
Traditionally done over 30–40 days; most mothers today choose a 7–10 day package.
Commonly noticed
Around 5kg lost or 3 inches off the waist over a full course of sessions.
Flexible length
Longer packages available depending on your recovery and slimming goals.
What mothers come back for
Supports lactation and eases blocked ducts, so baby can latch and feed better
Firms the stomach through massage and herbal tummy binding
Reduces water retention built up during pregnancy
Relief from headaches, constipation, and muscle or joint pain
Helps expel trapped wind and supports the uterus returning to position
May help tone the tummy and soften the look of stretch marks
Encourages the release of endorphins and oxytocin — supporting mood and milk flow
Eases back pain and brings a greater sense of calm
A gentle, restorative space to rest away from the demands of the day
Common questions
Around 5–7 days after a natural delivery, or 21–30 days after a C-section, once your body has had time to heal. Message us if you’re unsure — we’re happy to talk through your recovery first.
It’s wrapped firmly enough to give your abdominal muscles proper support, but it should never feel painful. Your therapist will always adjust it to your comfort.
Most mothers today take a 7–10 day package of daily sessions, though longer packages are available. We’ll help you choose a length that fits your recovery and goals.
Not at all. The massage avoids the breast area for breastfeeding mothers, and many mothers find it supports easier milk flow alongside their feeding routine.